1. Five major airlines will share new long-haul flights to Reagan National Airport near Washington
The Transportation Department has tentatively awarded slots on five new long-haul flights per day at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to five of the largest U.S. airlines, while rejecting offers from some low-fare carriers. The routes announced Wednesday will provide more options for travelers traveling between Washington and major Western cities such as San Francisco and Seattle. The Department of Transportation said it would hear comments on its decision by October 30 and then respond to comments by November 8.
Many travelers prefer the convenience of Reagan National Airport, a subway ride from downtown Washington, to Dulles International Airport, which is more than 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of the nation’s capital.
Federal law strictly limits flights to Reagan National Airport to more than 1,250 miles (2,000 kilometers), and Congress this year approved enough new rights to support five additional round-trip flights per day.
The Transportation Department has denied JetBlue Airways’ request to add an additional flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Transportation Department ruled that Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines were ineligible because Congress stipulated that only airlines already operating flights from Reagan National Airport were eligible to compete.
Currently, there are a limited number of long-haul flights to Reagan National from cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Denver, and the new flights will increase the number of those flights.
2. Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky gets her own swimming lane near the school she attends in Montgomery County
Olympic champion Katie Ledecky gets street name in Bethesda in recognition of nine-time Olympic gold medalist, world record breaker, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, where she will now go to school The Montgomery County, MD school neighborhood has its own street sign. Two signposts were installed along Cedar Lane near Ledecky’s high school alma mater, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, to honor the Bethesda native. Born and raised in Bethesda, Ledecky began her swimming career with the Montgomery County Swimming League (MCSL).
In addition to the honorary sign, Montgomery County has proclaimed October 17, 2024, “Katie Ledecky Day.” “Montgomery County has watched you grow into a global icon, but you have never forgotten where you came from,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “You set an example for future generations, and today, we recognize your legacy.” , not just as an athlete, but as a leader, mentor and role model.
The 27-year-old swimmer told Stoneridge students watching from the stands that they should pursue what they are truly passionate about. “Whether it’s sports, school subjects or other extracurricular activities, strive to be your best and have fun doing it. Enjoy the process of striving for big goals, the sky is truly the limit,” Ledecky said.
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